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Varied Trio

Lou Harrison · 1917–2003 · American
For violin, percussion, piano
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 16 min
Composed
1986
Era
20th century

Notes

Violin, piano and percussion (rice bowls, vibraphone); written for the Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio

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